Tracing Back Roots by We Came As Romans

Tracing Back Roots is the third studio album by American metalcore band We Came As Romans. It was released on July 23, 2013 through Equal Vision Records. The album is noted for the band's shift from their signature metalcore sound to a more melodic, clean vocal driven sound, while still maintaining metalcore elements throughout. The album has been received with favorable reviews which praise the band's “go out and do something with your life with purpose” message. The album debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 with 26,500 copies sold in the first week. As of June 2015, this album has sold 79,000 copies in the United States. The album's first single, "Hope", was released on January 4, 2013 and is also included on the Understanding What We've Grown To Be Deluxe Edition. ℗ 2013 Equal Vision Records, Inc.